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Self-hosted alternatives to OnTheClock

The OnTheClock listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 12 of the 98 other time tracking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

OnTheClock is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from OnTheClock

  1. TimeCamp

    Time tracking with attendance, billing and a free plan for any team

    • TimeCamp starts at $3.99 per user / month, billed annually ($5.49 month-to-month). OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • TimeCamp has a free plan. OnTheClock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeCamp lists a Linux app.
    • Only TimeCamp lists a browser extension.
    TimeCamp pricing and details

  2. ManicTime

    Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • ManicTime has a free plan. OnTheClock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ManicTime lists a Linux app.
    • Only OnTheClock lists a web app.
    ManicTime pricing and details

  3. Kimai

    Open-source time tracking with invoicing, self-hosted or cloud

    • Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly). OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • Kimai has a free plan. OnTheClock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OnTheClock lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kimai pricing and details

  4. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • solidtime has a free plan. OnTheClock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only solidtime lists a Linux app.
    • Only solidtime lists a browser extension.
    solidtime pricing and details

  5. actiTIME

    Timesheets with project budgets, billing and a self-hosted option

    • actiTIME starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 for up to 40 users). OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • actiTIME has a free plan. OnTheClock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • Only OnTheClock lists Windows and macOS apps.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  6. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly). OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • TimeTagger has a free plan. OnTheClock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OnTheClock lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • TimeTagger is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TimeTagger pricing and details

  7. KeepActive (formerly Kickidler)

    Employee monitoring and time tracking with screenshots and recordings

    • KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) starts at $4.17 per user / month, billed annually ($50 per license). OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • Only KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) lists a Linux app.
    • Only OnTheClock lists a web app.
    • Only OnTheClock lists iOS and Android apps.
    KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) pricing and details

  8. WorkTime

    Non-invasive employee monitoring for attendance and productivity

    • WorkTime starts at $6.99 per employee / month, billed monthly ($69.90 billed annually). OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • WorkTime has a free plan. OnTheClock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OnTheClock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • WorkTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    WorkTime pricing and details

  9. StaffCop

    Employee monitoring and insider threat software

    • Only StaffCop lists a Linux app.
    • Only OnTheClock lists a web app.
    • Only OnTheClock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • StaffCop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    StaffCop pricing and details

  10. InterGuard

    Employee monitoring and insider threat detection software

    • Only OnTheClock lists a web app.
    • Only OnTheClock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • InterGuard is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InterGuard also covers site & app blocker, screen recording and screenshots.
    InterGuard pricing and details

  11. Controlio

    Employee monitoring with time logs, screen video and app tracking

    • Controlio starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually. OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • Only OnTheClock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Controlio is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Controlio also covers screen recording and dashboards.
    Controlio pricing and details

  12. Traggo

    Self-hosted, tag-based time tracking with dashboards

    • Traggo is free. OnTheClock starts at $4 per employee / month plus a $5 monthly base fee, billed monthly.
    • Traggo has a free plan. OnTheClock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OnTheClock lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Traggo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Traggo pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to OnTheClock?

Yes. TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME, TimeTagger, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler), WorkTime and 4 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can OnTheClock be self-hosted?

The OnTheClock listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these time tracking apps are free?

TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME, TimeTagger, WorkTime and Traggo are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to OnTheClock: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.